Baan Maprao

For guests looking to escape to a unique, private holiday home within one of Phuket's most elegant and exclusive residential communities, Baan Maprao at Cape Yamu is an ideal choice. The property combines stunning views, luxurious facilities and 5-star services to offer a memorable tropical vacation.

Baan Maprao's distinctive pan-Asian design scheme draws on influences from Thai and Japanese architecture and interior styling to reflect the stunning natural surroundings and complement wide ocean views. Spacious living areas and bedrooms open onto generous terraces that take in the panorama of islets and bays that characterize this scenic part of the Andaman coast.

An expansive private swimming pool takes centre stage with sun loungers poised for relaxing days between cooling dips in the water. Indoor and outdoor dining options make meals at home a particular pleasure, with dishes expertly prepared by the personal chef in the villa's well-equipped modern kitchen. The villa's comfortably furnished living room, dining room and private movie theatre ensure evenings spent at home are also enjoyed in cushioned contentment, while guests that prefer to venture out will find several appealing options within walking distance of the villa. Guests staying at Baan Maprao will appreciate the private benefits on offer both within the property itself and throughout the Cape Yamu estate. Designed and built specifically as a private home, the villa caters to wide range of personal tastes and holiday needs while also maintaining a strong connection with its natural surroundings to provide a distinctly tropical, outdoor experience.

Cape Yamu is considered one of the most beautiful, un-spoilt peninsulas on Phuket and certainly boasts some of the best views on the island. The exclusive, natural surroundings appeal to guests in search of complete privacy, yet the villas on the estate are only 25 minutes from Phuket International airport and also within easy driving distance of the myriad tourist amenities that grace the north and west coast of Phuket. A ten minute drive takes you to the main island highway that runs down the centre of the island, which provides easy access to a variety of cultural attractions, as well as shopping, entertainment and Phuket's marinas.

Baan Maprao is built over two levels, allowing guests to combine private and social time during the stay, switching between the various living, dining and entertainment spaces, or retreating to the peace and comfort on offer in one of the villa's five bedrooms. Each of the villa’s five bedrooms has a king bed and en-suite bathroom, and opens to a terrace. The master suite also has its own lounge area and ocean views, and one other bedroom has a rooftop terrace. Like the main living areas, the bedrooms feature a serene combination of teak and terrazzo floors and neutral upholstery, while the tall louvered windows let in just the right amount of light. The main master suite is particularly opulent with seascape views right from the bed and a walk around bathroom with free standing tub. A second master bedroom comes with its own private, furnished oceanview terrace. 

Contemporary interiors and furnishings give the villa a distinctive, luxurious feel that will appeal to guests with a taste for sophisticated living. High ceilings and tall windows draw in the tropical views with slatted wooden exterior louvres added to deflect the suns powerful rays. A combination of teak and terrazzo flooring means shoes are rarely required and stand-out design elements such as contemporary chandeliers and retro seating add to the sense of unique style.  Outside on the poolside and upper level terraces the stunning vistas come into their own and provide a constant, inspiring backdrop to the stay. Rich natural colours, modern design touches and soft fabrics complement the views, whether enjoyed while relaxing by the pool, over a sunset cocktail or during an al fresco family meal.

Space is the new luxury, and Baan Maprao certainly scores high in this respect. The generous combination of interior and exterior facilities makes for an impressive and expansive private holiday home overlooking some of Thailand's most spectacular marine scenery.

Inspired by traditional Thai and Japanese architecture and design, Baan Maprao boasts an aesthetic that’s elegant and modern. The main living space, topped by a gracefully soaring roofline, is located on the second story to maximize the views and surrounded by a tranquil water feature. Teak and terrazzo floors are soft underfoot, while plush area rugs and groupings of sofas, benches and wireframe chairs define the seating areas. Though it will be tempting to dine al-fresco for every meal—and to let the chef cook them all—the villa does have an indoor dining area that seats ten, as well as a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar.